What Sort of Result Could I Get from an Abdominoplasty? Should I Lose Weight?

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Tummy tucks

February 9th, 2011

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Based on your photo you would benefit from a tummy tuck with liposuction of your flanks. I would recommend losing more weight prior to the surgery. You will have a better cosmetic outcome. You will also have fewer complications at a lower body weight. That's simple health.

I can not say what the correct weight is for you, but it should be a weight that you are comfortable with and that you can maintain.

Tummy tuck and liposuction question

February 3rd, 2011

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Based on your photos, it looks like you would be a good candidate for a full tummy tuck, perhaps with some liposuction of the flank area. This would remove the extra skin up front, repair your separated abdominal muscles, and help with shaping of the waist area.

If you are planning to lose more than 10 lbs (4-5 kg), I would suggest doing that first, and having the surgery thereafter.

Abdominoplasty,Tummy tuck results

February 3rd, 2011

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You are an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck because of the excess skin as well as fullness whicvh is either because of the spread of your abdominal muscles(diastasis recti) or excess fat in the area. In either case, a tummy tuck could reduce the fullness, bring in the waist and remove the excess skin. Watch my video.

Weight loss before tummy tuck

February 2nd, 2011

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If you are at your usual, healthy weight, you could have surgery now. If you are committed to dropping a few pound (or is it Kilos in Ireland?), and maintaing that weight, do that first and result will be even better and recovery maybe a little easier.

Tummy tuck results are best at ideal weight

February 2nd, 2011

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Based on your photo you would benefit from a tummy tuck with liposuction of your flanks. I would recommend losing more weight prior to the surgery for a few reasons. You will have a better cosmetic outcome because more skin will be able to be removed at a lower weight. You will also have fewer complications at a lower body weight (infection, wound healing issues, blood clots, etc.)

I can not say what the correct weight is for you, but it should be a weight that you are comfortable with and that you can maintain.

Results to expect after a tummy tuck

A tummy tuck is a safe and effective procedure to contour the abdomen, create a tight waist, and remove extra skin, fat, and stretch marks.

In our practice, we feel that as every patient is unique, so should every tummy tuck be as well. During the initial consult, we spent a great deal of time understanding with the patient's goals are, what their activity level is, and the challenges that we may need to overcome. In doing this, we can then create a surgical plan that will address that specific patient's concerns and will help them meet their own personal aesthetic goals.
Typically, our patients receive liposuction and liposculpture with their tummy tuck to not only tighten the abdomen creating a beautiful contour as well. Patients who receive a tummy tuck may also expect to remove the majority of the stretch marks in their lower abdomen.
Your best bet, is to only work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has a great deal of experience in abdominoplasty, liposuction, and body contouring. They will be able to carefully evaluate you and determine if first you are a candidate for the surgery and then construct a surgical plan that will help you meet your aesthetic goals.

Good Candidate for Abdominoplasty

January 30th, 2011

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Hi there-

It looks like you are a good candidate for an abdominoplasty now and weight loss would not be necessary... If you are committed to losing more weight however, I would do so before the procedure, and be sure your weight is stable for at least a few months before proceeding...

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